Lethbridge County declares state of local emergency due to flooding
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB — A state of local emergency has been declared in Lethbridge County due to flooding in the region.
According to a news release, the order was put in place Monday morning, as overland flooding is impacting rural areas and local roads in various locations. Crews are working to alleviate buildup of drainage water in areas where it is pooling on ponding above flood elevation.
Several roads are currently closed and impassible due to water levels building above the height of the road.
A list is embedded below.